Ripton coffeehouse finds its voice during the pandemic

The Ripton Community Coffee House is looking forward to celebrating it’s 26th season with a virtual performance by Mark Erelli on May 1, at 7:30 p.m.  For 25 years, musicians performed for a max capacity of 175 locals packed into the Ripton Community House every month from September through June. But when the pandemic closed the doors last spring, RCCH (like so many others) pivoted to virtual performances by musicians from their own homes or stages. “When we were just getting started we weren’t doing anythi … (read more)

The Ripton Community Coffee House will present Keith Murphy and Becky Tracy, dynamic performers of traditional music, on Saturday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. The duo focuses on music from Newfoundland, Quebec, Ireland, France and beyond. Everyone is invited to … (read more)

Caffe Lena — recognized as the longest continuously operating folk music venue in the United States — is proud to partner with the Ripton Community Coffee House in Ripton to co-present a virtual concert with Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys on Friday, Mar … (read more)

The Ripton Community Coffee House presents the harmony string sextet Buffalo Rose to an online concert on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m., and invites everyone to enjoy the music from their comfortable, socially distanced own living room. Viewers can find … (read more)

This Saturday, Jan. 2, Lissa Schneckenburger and Corey DiMario of Low Lily and Crooked Still will perform a Ripton Community Coffee House livestream concert from their home in Southern Vermont. Free admission. All donations benefit the artists.  Raised in … (read more)

RIPTON — The Ripton Community Coffee House welcomes Moira Smiley and Seamus Egan to an online concert on Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m., and invites everyone to enjoy the music from their own comfortable, socially distanced living room. Viewers can find links to th … (read more)

The Ripton Community Coffee House will host an online concert featuring Mike and Ruthy on Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m., and invites everyone to enjoy the music from their own comfortable, socially distanced living room.  Snacking is encouraged. Mike + Ruthy (Mike … (read more)

The Ripton Community Coffee House will host an online concert featuring Heather Pierson on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m., and invites everyone to enjoy the music from their own comfortable, socially distanced living room. Pierson is a pianist, multi-inst … (read more)

RIPTON — The Ripton Community Coffee House welcomes Cliff Eberhardt and Louise Mosrie to an online concert on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 7:30 p.m., and invites everyone to enjoy the music from their comfortable, socially-distanced living room. Due to the coron … (read more)

RIPTON — This May, the beloved Ripon Community Coffee House was set to celebrate its 25th year hosting musical gatherings at the historic Ripton Community House, a block up from the General Store on Route 125. But like so many other events, this celebrati … (read more)

RIPTON — Master guitarist Paul Asbell will give a concert at the Ripton Community Coffee House on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 7:30 p.m. He’ll offer a a genre-blurring, virtuosic waltz through the deep heritage of American folklore, with highly individualized twi … (read more)

RIPTON — The holiday season is rolling right along, with it’s merry energy and brightness during these dark winter days. However, it won’t be long before it’s January and we all remember just how long Vermont winters are. But before you despair, mark your … (read more)